Chan Luu Supports BreastCancer.Org's "Think Pink, Live Green"!

What a great time to pick up one of the hottest trends in jewelry today!

Chan Luu once again has partnered with Breastcancer.org in the battle against breast cancer. Featuring all new designs for Think Pink, Live Green - Breastcancer.org’s Global Breast Cancer Prevention Initiative. Chan will donate 50% of all sales proceeds from these bracelets to Breastcancer.org. Breastcancer.org is the world’s leading online source for breast health and breast cancer information and support. Think Pink, Live Green helps women and girls learn how to reduce their lifestyle and environmental risk factors for breast cancer.

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Roberto Coin Collection To Fight Pancreatic Cancer

Roberto Coin & London Jewelers Support Lustgarten Fdn.

Celebrating the launch a new collection of signature bracelets with proceeds going to the Foundation

On Thursday, September 8th, a private reception was held to launch a new collection from Italian jewelry designer, Roberto Coin, being sold exclusively in conjunction with London Jewelers. 

The collection, a trio of signature bracelets, will benefit The Lustgarten Foundation in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Among the attendees were Pilar Coin, Global Marketing Director for Roberto Coin.

(from left to right): Marcia Lustgarten of The Lustgarten Foundation, Pilar Coin of Roberto Coin, Mark Udell of London Jewelers, Martha Webster of Roberto Coin, Candy Udell of London Jewelers & Dr. Robert Vizza of The Lustgarten Foundation

The three newly designed bracelets are available in 18K yellow gold, Sterling Silver and a silver purple oxidized version. The sterling silver and 18K yellow gold versions are designed with a magnetic clasp that has an amethyst stone on one side.  The retail price for the purple oxidized piece is $275 with $100 being donated to the foundation.  Retail price for the sterling silver is $450 and $150 will be donated to the foundation.  Lastly, the yellow gold design is $1600 with $500 being donated to the cause.  The collection is available London Jewelers’ and online at www.londonjewelers.com or by calling 877-607-9924.

About Roberto Coin

Roberto Coin has been an icon in the jewelry industry for over 30 years. His designs include his signature Appassionata Collection and the Roberto Coin Cento Diamond Collection.  His collection is available in over 400 stores nationwide including better jewelry and specialty stores and now features supermodel Christy Turlington Burns as the face of his new advertising campaign. His designs have also been worn by such celebrities as Ashley Judd, Salma Hayek, Brooke Shields, Jennie Garth, Jenna Fischer, Demi Moore, Melissa Etheridge, and Jennifer Hudson.   

About The Lustgarten Foundation

The Lustgarten Foundation, based in Bethpage, New York, is America’s largest private foundation working solely on pancreatic cancer research. The Foundation provides critical support in the search for better diagnostics and treatment of pancreatic cancer, and to date more than $38 million to more than 125 research projects at some of the world’s most prestigious medical and research center. To learn more , visit www.lustgarten.org.

About LONDON JEWELERS

A Long island legend for 85 years, London Jewelers offers the world’s foremost designers of fine jewelry, prestigious time pieces and fine giftware. From dazzling selection of fine jewels to the most exquisite diamonds, the rarest gemstones and the finest time pieces, London Jewelers is dedicated to the highest standard of excellence, innovation and quality in luxury jewelry and watches. For more information visitwww.londonjewelrs.com

AJALINE ANNOUNCES “JEWELERS FOR JAPAN”

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AJALINE ANNOUNCES “JEWELERS FOR JAPAN”

Fine Jewelry Auction to Benefit Relief Efforts in Japan

Ajaline.com, the first members-only flash-sales site devoted exclusively to fine jewelry and watches, brings together 20 luxury brands to support relief efforts in Japan with a unified “Jewelers of Japan” auction on Charity Buzz, live from Tuesday, April 5, 2011 through Tuesday, April 19, 2011.

"Jewelers for Japan is a reflection of the support of the many brands and individuals who, like myself, have experienced the extraordinary generosity of the Japanese people,” quotes Ajaline co-founder Jim Conte, who spent 17 years in Japan.  “Through this program we’re striving to give back to that kindness, and hope that we can make a difference in their lives during this time of sadness.”

Kimberly McDonald

The charitable auction offers a prestigious collection of 20 items, donated from leading fine jewelry houses H.Stern, Mikimoto, Kimberly McDonald, Jill Platner, Coomi, House of Waris, Buccellati, Paolo Costagli, Robert Lee Morris, Robin Rotenier, Lagos, Monica Rich Kosann, Charriol, Delatori, Gurhan, Yossi Harari, Sally Sohn, Emily & Ashley and Diamond in the Rough.  In addition to pledging a $1,000 gift certificate for auction, Ajaline will also be including a $100 gift certificate with each item auctioned.

“We are overwhelmed with the response of the jewelers who have pledged to participate in this important cause,” states Meeling Wong, co-founder of Ajaline.  “We hope that Jewelers of Japan will inspire others to do the same.”

Bids for each item will open at 25-30% of retail value, with proceeds from the auction going to support the ongoing efforts for relief in Japan.  

To pledge support, please visit: http://www.charitybuzz.com/auctions/jewelersforjapan

ABOUT AJALINE

Launched in February 2011, Ajaline is the first members‐only e‐commerce platform for limited‐time “flash” sales of the leading brands in fine jewelry and watches.  An authorized dealer for many of the most coveted designers in these categories, Ajaline offers its Members the opportunity to safely and securely acquire beautiful fine jewelry and watches at a savings of up to 70% off recommended retail prices.  For more information, follow Ajaline on Facebook and Twitter, at www.facebook.com/ajalinejewelry and @AjalineJewelry.

Ivanka's Season For Giving...Back

Ivanka Trump has designed a sweet bracelet to benefit Girl Up!

One bracelet.

Six lives changed forever.

From her blog: Now, I’d like to share a special way you can send girls to school while giving a great gift to your BFF, mom, sister, or another fabulous girl in your life.

This holiday, when you purchase my Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry signature Girl Up bracelet, you will help send six girls to school. Six! This is truly the gift that gives back – and it’s a beautiful piece to add to any jewelry collection.

for more...http://www.girlup.org/blog/one-bracelet-six-girls-in-school.html

Sex Trafficking Survivors Prove Their Metal

Made By Survivors...From their Facebook Page:

According to United States State Department data, an "estimated 600,000 to 820,000 men, women, and children [are] trafficked across international borders each year, approximately 70 percent are women and girls and up to 50 percent are minors. The data also illustrates that the majority of transnational victims are trafficked into commercial sexual exploitation." To me, the rapidly growing trade of women and girls, known as sex trafficking, is one of the most tragic and upsetting issues of our time. In India, a major destination country for trafficked women and girls, "As many as 200,000 Nepali girls, many under 14, have been sold into sexual slavery.

The Emancipation Network (T.E.N.) is a unique and powerful organization that is supported not only by donations, but also by the efforts of sexual slavery survivors themselves, who design and create unique fair trade jewelry, bags and gifts. 100% of profits are donated to survivors and shelters.

One of the training programs that not only teaches a trade, but develops self esteem and helps to provide income for the programs is their new Made By Survivors Pan/Indian Jewelry Design Program.

Their Beaded Jewelry Program is already a big success and this new Metalsmithing Program is being Developed and Run by Dianna Badalament. In the photo to the right you see Dianna teaching with the assistance of an Interpreter.

There is nothing quite like the enthusiasm of a person working "in the trenches"...so, in Dianna's own words:

"i'm the international jewelry program manager at MBS and plan and execute programs and train at jewelry facilities as well as report on progress and various situations. i also facilitate the flow of information and resources from the jewelry community to MBS as well as consult on all matters jewelry.

it is really a privilege to be able to call work that makes such an impact "my job". i truly enjoy training the survivors of human trafficking and sex slavery (a.k.a amazing girls). i've always wanted to do field work on an important issue and i feel so fortunate to be able to use the skills i've learned and pass them on to women to whom it can make a difference that affects the rest of their life.

i've always been involved in human rights groups and to able to meld all these different components from my life together and have this outcome, still makes me shake my head in disbelief at times. it is very difficult to do this work on a lot of levels including, the sacrifices that my family and I make and the psychological impact of the subject matter, to name a couple. however, when you are right in front of the survivors and you get a smile, or a hug, or see some kind of break through, either in your relationship with them or with their vocational work, it is undoubtedly life changing. to see someone so wronged and so abused still persevere and have hope for a good future, it really leaves you no other choice but to follow their stellar example."

This is Dianna with Soma...one of their first success stories is Soma Seal. Soma started out with the program as a translator but was recently promoted to jewelry trainer after proving she had the passion and the talent.

I don't have the space on this blog to share as many photos as I would like of this program...but as Jewelers, take a moment to go to the Made By Survivors Facebook Page and just look at the determined faces of these women as they learn. The women working on the floor, the young woman with her tongue clenched in the corner of her mouth as she concentrates...it brings smiles and tears.

If you have any last minute Holiday shopping to do - why not do it with Fair Trade Goods from the MBS Store...do good while giving great gifts!

Give Back to the #One Giver - Ganoksin!

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Orchid is both a reservoir of content and network of active relationships for the benefit of the gem and jewelry industries. Through Orchid, participants may resolve their questions about virtually any subject relevant to the broad spectrum of involvement surrounding the gem and jewelry industries.

Of course there exist on the Net a variety of mailing lists that address certain aspects of these industries, but Orchid is plainly unique. Conceived and maintained free of charge by jewelers, for jewelers, both the experienced professional and the beginner - Orchid is dedicated to the exchange of substantive technical content, covering the full range of information requirements. With list members from all over the world, speaking from a wide range of technical and aesthetic experiences, this lively forum addresses questions about every aspect of jewelry making today.

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Honora Pearls Declares It's "TIME" to give!

It is that time of year when we traditionally look for worthy causes to donate time and money to. When the plight of those less fortunate is brought home every time we sit down to a family dinner in a warm house.

In the spirit of the season the folks at Honora are taking on a HUGE project! For those of you who follow the Social Media platforms, you know that Honora Pearls has invested mightily with a presence on Twitter, Facebook and their own Honora Blog...well they are hoping that this investment will pay off in the fight against Childhood hunger in the US!

Honora Aims To Raise $30,000 For Children’s Hunger This Holiday

Honora is working with Share Our Strength, a national charity seeking to end childhood hunger by 2015, to raise $30,000 to fight Children's Hunger using Social Media outreach.

Honora is using the last two weeks of the holiday season as an opportunity to give back to those who are truly in need this year. To encourage donations, anyone willing to give $30 dollars or more to Share Our Strength will receive a black genuine leather and mother-of-pearl floating Freshwater Pearl watch courtesy of Honora valued at $100 MSRP.

“No matter how challenging this year has been we must seek out opportunities to give back to those who are truly in need,” says Joel Schechter, CEO of Honora Industries, Inc. “Helping children who go without just felt like the right way to end the year.”

Honora will offer these watches to the first 1,000 people living in the United States who donate. Visit The Honora Blog on Monday, December 14^thto find out all of the details behind our “Time to Share” initiative with Share Our Strength.